A journey of (Asian) skincare, arts, and culture

Month: November 2015

Being from Hawai‘i, I am no stranger to kukui nuts. They are very commonly used in lei-making (though many of the ones sold to tourists, I’m sorry to say, are actually just plastic); I’ve received my fair share of kukui nut leis during special events like graduation and parties. They also make a strangely pleasing clacking sound … More Soaking Up Kukui Nut Oil + Hawaii LuLuLun Plumeria Face Mask Review

As Asian beauty products continue to become popular internationally, sellers both in and out of Asia are increasingly participating in “Western” consumer-driven holidays—like Black Friday! Many are participating until the end of November. Here are some upcoming deals I found from popular Asian beauty shops online: Missha US Thanksgiving Sale + Win the M Magic Cushion … More Quick Guide: Ongoing Black Friday 2015 Deals in Asian Beauty

Have you started your gift shopping yet? Hopped on those holiday sales? Put together an Asian skincare package for everyone in your family including your dog? Just a friendly reminder for my fellow U.S.-based online shoppers this consumerism-heavy season: There is a more charitable alternative for all of your online shopping needs. Use AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com) instead … More ‘Tis the Season! Online Shopping Reminder: AmazonSmile

This isn’t my usual topic here. Feel free to ignore this post, but I hope you won’t. As someone with a blog on the big, bad, great internet, I urge us all to be mindful of when we speak, what we say, and how we say it. This applies to not just blogs, but everywhere we post on … More Solidarité Around the World: A Caution About Internet Activism

This is going down as a classic in my books. The love for snail slime has just been too real for too long among Korean skincare addicts, and I simply had to have my own experience down just for the record. The Mizon All-in-One Snail Repair Cream is a popular essence or light moisturizer. I’ve been using … More Let’s Talk “Snail Goo” + Mizon All-in-One Snail Repair Cream Review